Home: The pattern is fun, it's interesting, it's different. What, exactly, it is, we couldn't tell you. But for a collection of seemingly haphazard brushstrokes, it comes together pretty nicely. Hattan Bahebri of Saudi Arabia Silvestre Szpylma/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Away: Another choice Puma made for this tournament was to introduce this template, which is ... well, it's a choice. There isn't a single team supplied by Puma at this tournament that's able to successfully pull off this centrally aligned template that looks more like a running bib than a soccer jersey, making Senegal's hopes of emerging from this group slim. Netherlands | Nike Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images Messi's shirts will be on view at Sotheby's New York headquarters in a free, public exhibition during the bidding process, which is open between 30 November and 14 December. Home: Mexico have never been short on strong designs, but even by their lofty standards, their 2022 kits are impressive. The detailed pattern emanating from the collar and stretching all down the front of the shirt -- a nod to Quetzalcoatl, an Aztec god whose name translates to "feathered serpent" -- grabs your attention and refuses to let go. Alexis Vega of Mexico Omar Vega/Getty Images Home: Japan took inspiration from the Sashiko stitching technique found on the country's traditional kimonos, and the varying brightness of those white graphics further emphasize the bright blues we've come to expect from this team. Japan away shirt Adidas

Away: Oh. Oh, dear. If you're a glass-half-full person, you'll be excited by the various shades of blue and purple, all of which complement each other. It's just a shame that such brilliant bold colors are overshadowed by this blue flame graphic that feels like a modern reboot of garish 1990s overexuberance. Saudi Arabia | Nike Saudi Arabia home kit Saudi Arabian Football Federation It was fun while it lasted, Japan. Maybe had that vintage-3D-look print extended throughout their away jersey, they could've taken the game to Mexico. But it doesn't, and El Tri are on to the final! South Korea vs. England Home: This just about works. The silver shoulders are filled out with a graphic meant to evoke images of feathers from an eagle's wing, paying homage to Poland's coat of arms. It's understated, maybe too understated for its own good, but it does an admirable job of balancing creative spirit with clean design. Poland away shirt Polish Football Association Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, became the first player in World Cup history to score in the group stage, last 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final of a single tournament.

This is an upset in every sense. Brazil's yellow kit is practically synonymous with the World Cup, and while this poppier yellow can compete with the bold blue of Japan, the home team in this contest has a more coherent design from top to bottom. Ecuador vs. Mexico Away: La Tri have gone for a bolder look with the away shirt, and this graphic pattern effectively hints at the country's vibrant culture. Opting for a subtler base color in navy keeps this jersey from overwhelming the eye and infuses the aesthetic with a touch of elegance. Senegal | Puma Sadio Mane of Senegal Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images Home: The shade of red is attention-grabbing without burning out your retinas, and the tiger-stripe-look shoulders continue a design theme that Nike and South Korea crushed with their away kit in 2020. This is a strong offering without being overpowering. Son Heung-Min of South Korea Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images Away: Among the least offensive of Puma's running-bib templates, but that's not saying a lot. Looking at this shirt with a glass-half-full mindset, the flag is again incorporated into the sleeves, but it's less successful than it is on the white shirt. Uruguay | Puma Luis Suarez of Uruguay Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images Wachter added: "It is an honour for Sotheby's to present and exhibit these invaluable collectables to the public, which encapsulate the sheer brilliance of a player who has redefined the boundaries of football excellence."

Home: These are pretty simple. Maybe too simple. But the plain white top is unquestionably clean, and the Ghanaian flag being used as the cuffs pops nicely against all that white. Jordan Ayew of Ghana Jean Catuffe/Getty Images Serbia can feel proud of their effort in reaching the last 16, but there's not enough in that Puma running-bib template to trouble South Korea. Away: "I'm not a fan of [wearing the same kits to the World Cup], to be honest," Canada defender Sam Adekugbe told The Athletic in September. "I just feel like every team should get a new kit for the World Cup because it's a symbolic event. I don't hate it, but I would have liked to have gotten a new kit, just because it's something to cherish." Morocco | Puma Hakim Ziyech of Morocco Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images The 2022 Fifa World Cup stands as one of the greatest events in sports history, intrinsically connected to Messi's valiant journey and firmly establishing his status as the greatest player of all time," Wachter said.

Group H

Home: This is a look that could only be pulled off by a team going into a World Cup as defending champions and favorites. It's elegant, it's regal, the opulent gold crest and swoosh standing out in the most formal of ways against that deep navy shirt. And the single button and almost Mandarin-like collar add a touch of character to a classy kit. Antoine Griezmann of France Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Away: Now, this -- this is understated. And it's so, so clean. Could Liverpool wear it? Sure. Manchester United? Why not? No, there isn't much in the way of design elements drawing inspiration from Poland's history and heritage, but this is the sort of jersey you could feel comfortable wearing without feeling self-conscious about eye-gouging colors or dizzying graphics. Home: This is a bold design choice. The green and red of the Portuguese flag used together can overwhelm, and with each of them featured so prominently here, they threaten to do so. However, Nike says that the goal for this top was to make it look like the players were literally wearing a flag. If that's the case then job done. Bruno Fernandes of Portugal Thomas Eisenhuth/Getty Images